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Finding the Third Proportional to 551,751 and 843,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 551,751 and 843,666 is: 1,290,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,751 : 843,666 = 843,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,751/843,666 = 843,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,751x = 843,666 × 843,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,751x = 711,772,319,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,772,319,556/551,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,024.52

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